View from the top of Parahaki

First Day in Whangarei NZ

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March 31st 2008
Today is our first day in Whangarei! After a lovely night in Robyn's Studio (B&B) we were collected by Auntie Beb and Uncle George at the unearthly hour of 9-am!!!!! As you can see from the photos our accommodation was 5 star! We visited Reyburn House (where Auntie Beb works in the Art Gallery), Whangarei Water Falls - after this visit Cousin Michael at Donald Street (see the picture showing a ha ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Whangarei

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more